Penrith South
safety and lower house prices may need closer review
This public area guide compares Penrith South in Westmorland and Furness using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Penrith South a good place to live?
Penrith South may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Westmorland and Furness below.
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Penrith South at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Penrith South
Crime rate
Crime rate
28.01 per 1,000 people
Percentile
6th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Penrith South
House prices
Average sold price
£195,281
Percentile
20th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Penrith South
Flood risk in Penrith South
Transport in Penrith South
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Penrith South a good place to live?
Penrith South may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Penrith South safe?
Penrith South ranks in the 6th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Penrith South?
The average sold price is £195,281, with house prices in the 20th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Penrith South?
Schools rank in the 65th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Penrith South?
Nearby public profiles include Risedale and Roosecote in Westmorland and Furness and Walney Island in Westmorland and Furness.
